363 ORDINANCE NO. 363
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS ADOPTING BY
REFERENCE TITLE 26 OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE
(INCORPORATING THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE, 2019 EDITION),
TITLE 27 OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE (INCORPORATING THE
CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE, 2019 EDITION), TITLE 28 OF THE LOS
ANGELES COUNTY CODE (INCORPORATING THE CALIFORNIA
PLUMBING CODE, 2019 EDITION), TITLE 29 OF THE LOS ANGELES
COUNTY CODE (INCORPORATING THE CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL
CODE, 2019 EDITION), TITLE 30 OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE
(INCORPORATING THE CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE,2019 EDITION),
TITLE 31 OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE (INCORPORATING THE
CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE, 2019 EDITION), TITLE
33 OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE (INCORPORATING THE
CALIFORNIA EXISTING BUILDING CODE,2019 EDITION); MAKING LOCAL
AMENDMENTS TO SAID CODES; AND FINDING THE ACTION EXEMPT
FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Chapter 15.04 (Building Code) of Title 15 of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code is
hereby amended in its entirety to read as follows:
15.04.010—Adoption of Building Code.
Except as hereinafter provided, Title 26, Building Code, of the Los Angeles County
Code, as amended and in effect on January 1, 2020, adopting the California Building Code, 2019
Edition(Part 2 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations) is hereby adopted and
incorporated by reference, as if fully set forth below, and shall be known and may be cited as the
Building Code of the City of Rolling Hills.
In the event of any conflict between provisions of the California Building Code, 2019
Edition, Title 26 of the Los Angeles County Code, or any amendment to the Building Code
contained in the Rolling Hills Municipal Code,the provision contained in the later listed
document shall control.
A copy of Title 26 of the Los Angeles County Code and the California Building Code,
2019 Edition, have been deposited in the office of the City Clerk of the City of Rolling Hills and
shall be at all times maintained by the City Clerk for use and examination by the public.
15.04.020 - Short title.
This chapter shall be known as the "Building Code of the City of Rolling Hills" and will be
referred to herein as "this code."
15.04.030 Section 105 amended.
Section 105 of the Building Code is amended to add a new subsection 105.7 to read:
105.7 Review Hearing. The City Council of the City of Rolling Hills may conduct a public hearing
to review any decision or order of the Board of Appeals, the Code Enforcement Appeals Board, or
the Building Rehabilitation Appeals Board upon an affirmative vote of three members of the City
Council within thirty (30) calendar days of the decision or order. The City Council may, upon
conclusion of the public hearing, sustain or reverse in whole or in part any said action or order.Notice
of the City Council public hearing shall be given by the City Clerk not less than ten (10) days prior
to the hearing by first class mail to all property owners within 1,000 feet of the exterior boundaries of
the subject property and all owners of record of the subject property at the time of mailing said notice.
15.04.040 Definitions.
Whenever any of the following names or terms are used in the California Building Code or the
County of Los Angeles Building Code, each such name or term shall be deemed and construed to
have the meaning ascribed to it in this section, as follows:
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"Board of Appeals" means the Board of Appeals established by Section 105 of said Los Angeles
County Building Code.
"Building department" means the entities charged by resolution of the City Council with the
responsibility of administering the building code for the City.
"Building official" means the persons charged by resolution of the City Council with the
responsibility of administering the building code for the City.
"City"means the City of Rolling Hills.
"City Engineer" means the persons charged by resolution of the City Council with the
responsibility of performing the functions of city engineer for the City.
"County," "County of Los Angeles" or "unincorporated territory of the County of Los Angeles"
means the City of Rolling Hills.
"Electrical Code" means Chapter 15.16 of this code.
"Existing Building Code"means Chapter 15.24 of this code.
"Fire Code" means Chapter 15.20 of this code.
"Fire zone" means the fire zone adopted by an ordinance creating and establishing fire zones or
where no such fire zones have been adopted by the City of Rolling Hills, shall mean very high fire
hazard severity zone (VHFHSZ).
"General fund" means the City Treasury of the City of Rolling Hills.
"Green Building Standards Code" means Chapter 15.22 of this code.
"Health Code" or "Los Angeles County Health Code" means Chapter 8.04 of this code.
"Health Officer" means the Health Officer of the City of Rolling Hills.
"Mechanical Code" means Chapter 15.12 of this code.
"Plumbing Code" means Chapter 15.08 of this code.
"Residential Code" means Chapter 15.18 of this code.
15.04.050 - Fees.
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 15.04.010, the Building Code is amended by
increasing the amount of each and every fee set forth in the Building Code, to a sum set by resolution of
the City Council, including a park and recreation fee.
15.04.060 Section 202 amended.
Section 202 of the Building Code, regarding the definition of a basement, is amended to read as
follows:
BASEMENT is any floor level below the first story of the primary residence, including an
attached garage. Except for walls within light wells, basement walls across any elevation may
not exceed a height of five (5) feet above finished grade at any point immediately adjacent to
the basement exterior, and shall have no greater than an average of two and one-half(2Y2) feet
exterior height. Basement well(s) shall be incorporated into the overall design of the building
so that it does not give an appearance of a separate story.
15.04.070 Section 202 amended.
Section 202 of the Building Code, regarding the definition of a story, is amended to read as follows:
STORY is that portion of a building included between the upper surface of any floor and the
ceiling or roof above it.There shall be no story on top of another,except as permitted in Section
17.16.080 of the Zoning Ordinance.
15.04.080 Amending Appendix J Grading, Section J103 PERMITS REQUIRED
Section J103.2 Exemptions is amended to read as follows:
8. An excavation that does not exceed 50 cubic yards and complies with one of the following
conditions and as shown in Figure J103.2:
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(a) Is less than 2 feet (0.6 m) in depth.
(b) Does not create a cut slope greater than 5 feet(1.5 m)measured vertically upward from
the cut surface to the surface of the natural grade and is not steeper than 2 units
horizontal to 1 unit vertical (50 percent slope).
Section J103.2 Fill, Exemption 9 is amended to read as follows:
9. A fill not intended to support a structure that does not obstruct a drainage course and complies
with one of the following conditions and as shown in Figure J103.2:
(a) Is less than 1 foot(0.3 m) in depth and is placed on natural terrain with a slope flatter than 5
units horizontal to 1 unit vertical (20 percent slope).
(b) Is less than 3 feet (0.9 m) in depth at its deepest point measured vertically upward from
natural grade to the surface of the fill,does not exceed 50 cubic yards, and creates a fill slope
no steeper than 2 units horizontal to 1 unit vertical (50 percent slope).
(c) Is less than 5 feet (1.5 m) in depth at its deepest point measured vertically upward from
natural grade to the surface of the fill,does not exceed 20 cubic yards,and creates a fill slope
no steeper than 2 units horizontal to 1 unit vertical (50 percent slope).
Section J103.6 Compliance with Zoning Code is amended to read as follows:
The Building Official may refuse to issue a grading permit for work on a site if either the
proposed grading or the proposed land use for the site shown on the grading plan application
does not comply with the provisions of Title 17 of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code
(Zoning).
1.5.04.090 Amending Section J106.1 Maximum cut slopes.
The slope of cut surfaces shall be no steeper than is safe for the intended use and shall be no more
than one unit vertical to two units horizontal (50 percent slope), unless the owner, or the owner's
authorized agent, receives a variance for a steeper slope from the Planning Commission of the City of
Rolling Hills and furnishes a geotechnical or an engineering geology report, or both,justifying a steeper
slope. The reports must contain a statement by the Geotechnical Engineer or Engineering Geologist that
the site was investigated and an opinion that a steeper slope will be stable and will not create a hazard to
public or private property, in conformance with the requirements of Section 111. Notwithstanding the
provisions of this section, the Building Official may require the slope of cut surfaces to be less than 50
percent, if the Building Official finds it necessary for the stability and safety of the slope.
Exceptions:
The slope of a cut surface may be permitted to be as steep as 1.5 units horizontal to one unit vertical
(67 percent) only if all of the following conditions are met:
1. It is not intended to support structures or surcharges.
2. It is approved by the Planning Commission of the City of Rolling Hills.
3. It is adequately protected against erosion.
4. It is no more than 8 feet (2438 mm) in height.
5. It is approved by the Building Official.
6. Ground water is not encountered.
15.04.100 - Section J106.2 added.
Section J106 is amended to add subsection J106.2 to read as follows:
Section J106.2 DRIVEWAYS. Driveways which provide access from any lot or parcel of land to any
of the private roads in the City of Rolling Hills which are maintained by the Rolling Hills Community
Association shall be so constructed that the first twenty (20) feet of said driveway, measured from the
edge of the paved portion of said private road, shall not be steeper in grade than seven percent(7%). All
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new and relocated driveways require approval of the City of Rolling Hills Traffic Commission prior to
construction.
15.04.110 Section J106.3 added.
Section J106 is amended to add subsection J106.3 to read as follows:
J106.3 BALANCED CUT AND FILL RATIO
Adherence to balanced cut and fill ratio is an important policy of the City and furthers the goals and
objectives of its General Plan, except that export of soil generated from construction of basements
and other excavation activities,promotes the preservation of natural terrain of the property.A project,
which does not include excavation, may deviate from balanced cut and fill only under unusual
circumstances related to the size, shape, topography or other physical conditions of the property that
qualify it for a variance pursuant to Municipal Code Section 17.38.050.
1. No import of soil shall be permitted to any lot in the City, except where a variance pursuant to
Chapter 17.38 has been approved.
2. No export of soil shall be permitted from any lot in the City, except where the soil is generated
from an excavation activity, as defined in Municipal Code Section 17.12.050 or where a variance
pursuant to Chapter 17.38 has been approved. Export of soil must comply with City refuse diversion
requirements.
3. No grading plan for which a permit is required shall be approved unless the amount of soil to be
cut from the site equals the amount of soil to be filled on the site, except where the soil is generated
from an excavation activity or where a variance pursuant to Chapter 17.38 has been approved.
4. The City Manager, or his or her designee, may grant an exception to the requirements of parts 1
and 2 of this subsection to allow for the import or export of soil not to exceed 500 cubic yards if he
or she finds, based upon written reports and other information submitted, that all of the following
conditions are present:
(a) The project does not require discretionary review(a cut that is three feet or less, or a fill that is
three feet or less and where the activity covers 2,000 square feet or less of surface area), and
(b) That the need to import or export the soil could not have been foreseen prior to commencement
of construction.
5. The City Manager or his or her designee may grant an exception to the requirements of parts 1
and 2 of this subsection to allow for the import or export of soil not to exceed 500 cubic yards for
remedial repair of the lot that has eroded, and of hillside or trail if he or she finds, based upon written
reports and other information submitted,that all of the following conditions are present:
(a) The project does not require discretionary review(a cut that is three feet or less, or a fill that is
three feet or less and where the activity covers 2,000 square feet or less of surface area);
(b) The import or export of soil is no greater than necessary to avoid a threat of land subsidence or
other imminent danger; and
(c) A professionally prepared drainage plan for permanent repair shall be required if the erosion is
re-occurring and if/when the amount of dirt requested, when added to the amount of dirt used in
previous years, exceeds a total of 500 cubic yards.
15.04.120 Amending Section J107.6 Maximum Slope.
The slope of fill surfaces shall be no steeper than is safe for the intended use. Fill slopes steeper than
1 unit vertical to 2 units horizontal (50 percent slope) shall not be permitted unless the owner receives a
variance for a steeper fill slope from the Planning Commission of the City of Rolling Hills, pursuant to
the provisions of Title 17 of the Municipal Code. Such slopes shall be justified by geotechnical reports
conforming with the requirements of Section 111, containing a statement by the Geotechnical Engineer
that the site has been investigated and an opinion that a steeper fill slope will be stable and will not create
a hazard to public or private property. Substantiating calculations and supporting data may be required
where the Building Official determines that such information is necessary to verify the stability and safety
of the proposed slope. The Building Official may require the fill slope to be constructed with a face flatter
in slope than 2 units horizontal to 1 unit vertical (50 percent slope) if the Building Official finds it
necessary for stability and safety of the slope.
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15.04.130 Section J107.10 added.
Section J107, FILLS, is amended by adding subsection J107.10 to read as follows:
J107.10 BALANCED CUT AND FILL RATIO
Adherence to balanced cut and fill ratio is an important policy of the City and furthers the goals and
objectives of its General Plan, except that export of soil generated from construction of basements
and other excavation activities,promotes the preservation of natural terrain of the property.A project,
which does not include excavation, may deviate from balanced cut and fill only under unusual
circumstances related to the size, shape, topography or other physical conditions of the property that
qualify it for a variance pursuant to Municipal Code Section 17.38.050.
1. No import of soil shall be permitted to any lot in the City, except where a variance pursuant to
Chapter 17.38 has been approved.
2. No export of soil shall be permitted from any lot in the City, except where the soil is generated
from an excavation activity, as defined in Municipal Code Section 17.12.050 or where a variance
pursuant to Chapter 17.38 has been approved. Export of soil must comply with City refuse diversion
requirements.
3. No grading plan for which a permit is required shall be approved unless the amount of soil to be
cut from the site equals the amount of soil to be filled on the site, except where the soil is generated
from an excavation activity or where a variance pursuant to Chapter 17.38 has been approved.
4. The City Manager, or his or her designee, may grant an exception to the requirements of parts 1
and 2 of this subsection to allow for the import or export (other than from excavation activities), of
soil not to exceed 500 cubic yards if he or she finds,based upon written reports and other information
submitted, that all of the following conditions are present:
(a) Construction of a structure on the lot or parcel has commenced,
(b) That the need to import or export the soil could not have been foreseen prior to commencement
of construction, and
(c) That either the structure, as approved, cannot be completed without the requested import or
export of soil or that an emergency condition exists due to the threat of land subsidence or other
imminent danger.
5. The City Manager or his or her designee may grant an exception to the requirements of parts 1
and 2 of this subsection to allow for the import or export of soil not to exceed 500 cubic yards for
remedial repair of an area of the lot that has eroded, is on a hillside or a trail if he or she finds, based
upon written reports and other information submitted,that all of the following conditions are present:
(a) The project does not require discretionary review(a cut that is three feet or less, or a fill that is
three feet or less and where the activity covers 2,000 square feet or less of surface area).
(b) The import or export of soil is no greater than necessary to avoid a threat of land subsidence or
other imminent danger.
(c) A professionally prepared drainage plan for permanent repair shall be required if the erosion is
re-occurring and if/when the amount of dirt requested, when added to the amount of dirt used in
previous years, exceeds a total of 500 cubic yards.
15.04.140 Amending Section .1101.2 Flood Hazard areas.
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 15.04.010 of this chapter, the Building Code is amended
by requiring that in addition to Section J101.2, all new construction and substantial improvements
proposed to be built in a flood-prone area, as determined in accordance with Section 8.36.050 of the
Rolling Hills Municipal Code (RHMC), is subject to the floodplain management regulations set forth in
Chapter 8.36 of the RHMC.
15.04.150 Violations and penalties.
A. It is unlawful for any person to erect,construct,enlarge,alter,repair,move,improve,remove,
convert, demolish, equip, use, occupy or maintain any building or structure or portion thereof or
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perform any grading in the City of Rolling Hills, or cause the same to be done, contrary to or in
violation of any of the provisions of this code.
B. Penalty. Any person, firm or corporation violating any of the provisions of this code shall be
guilty of a misdemeanor, and each such person shall be guilty of a separate offense for each and
every day or portion thereof during which any violation is committed, continued or permitted.
Upon conviction, such person may be punished by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars
($1,000) or by imprisonment in the County Jail for a period of not more than six months, or by
both such fine and imprisonment. The provisions of this Section are in addition to and independent
of any other sanctions,penalties or costs which are or may be imposed for a violation of any of the
provisions of this code.
SECTION 2. Chapter 15.08 (PLUMBING CODE) of Title 15 of the Rolling Hills Municipal
Code is hereby amended in its entirety to read as follows:
15.08.010 Adoption of Plumbing Code.
Except as hereinafter provided, Title 28, Plumbing Code, of the Los Angeles County
Code, as amended and in effect on January 1, 2020, adopting the California Plumbing Code,
2019 Edition(Part 5 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations), is hereby adopted and
incorporated by reference, as if fully set forth below, and shall be known and may be cited as the
Plumbing Code of the City of Rolling Hills.
In the event of any conflict between provisions of the California Plumbing Code, 2019
Edition, Title 28 of the Los Angeles County Code, or any amendment to the Plumbing Code
contained in the Rolling Hills Municipal Code,the provision contained in the later listed
document shall control.
A copy of Title 28 of the Los Angeles County Code and the California Plumbing Code,
2019 Edition, has been deposited in the office of the City Clerk of the City of Rolling Hills and
shall be at all times maintained by the City Clerk for use and examination by the public.
15.08.020 Definitions.
Whenever any of the following names of terms are used in the California Plumbing Code and the Los
Angeles County Plumbing Code, each such name or teiin shall be deemed and construed to have the
meaning ascribed to it in this section, as follows:
"City" means the City of Rolling Hills.
"County," "County of Los Angeles"or"unincorporated territory of the County of Los Angeles"means
the City of Rolling Hills.
15.08.030 Fees.
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 15.08.010,the Plumbing Code is amended by
increasing the amount of each and every fee set forth in the Plumbing Code to a sum set by resolution of
the City Council.
15.08.040 Violations and penalties.
Every person, firm, or corporation violating any of the provisions of the Plumbing Code of the
City of Rolling Hills shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and each such person shall be guilty of a
separate offense for each and every day or portion thereof during which any violation is committed,
continued, or permitted. Upon conviction, such person may be punished by a fine not to exceed one
thousand dollars ($1,000) or by imprisonment in the County Jail for a period of not more than six
months, or by both such fine and imprisonment.
The provisions of this section are in addition to and independent of any sanctions, penalties or
costs which are or may otherwise be imposed for a violation of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code.
SECTION 3. Chapter 15.12 (MECHANICAL CODE) of Title 15 of the Rolling Hills
Municipal Code is hereby amended in its entirety to read as follows:
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15.12.010 Adoption of Mechanical Code.
Except as hereinafter provided, Title 29, Mechanical Code, of the Los Angeles County Code, as
amended and in effect on January 1, 2020, adopting the California Mechanical Code, 2019 Edition (Part
4 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations) is hereby adopted and incorporated by reference, as
if fully set forth below, and shall be known and may be cited as the Mechanical Code of the City of
Rolling Hills.
In the event of any conflict between provisions of the California Mechanical Code, 2019 Edition,
Title 29 of the Los Angeles County Code, or any amendment to the Mechanical Code contained in the
Rolling Hills Municipal Code,the provision contained in the later listed document shall control.
A copy of Title 29 of the Los Angeles County Code and the California Mechanical Code, 2019
Edition, have been deposited in the office of the City Clerk of the City of Rolling Hills and shall be at all
times maintained by the City Clerk for use and examination by the public.
15.12.020 Definitions.
Whenever any of the following names or terms are used in the California Mechanical Code or the
County of Los Angeles Mechanical Code, each such name or term shall be deemed and construed to have
the meaning ascribed to it in this section, as follows:
"City" means the City of Rolling Hills.
"County," "County of Los Angeles"or"unincorporated territory of the County of Los Angeles"means
the City of Rolling Hills.
15.12.030 Fees.
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 15.12.010, the Mechanical Code is amended by
increasing the amount of each and every fee set forth in the Mechanical Code to a sum set by resolution
of the City Council.
15.12.040 Violations and penalties.
A. it shall be unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation to erect, install, alter, repair, relocate,
add to, replace, use or maintain heating, ventilating, cooling, or refrigeration equipment in the
jurisdiction, or cause the same to be done, contrary to or in violation of any of the provisions of
Mechanical Code of the City of Rolling Hills, Maintenance of equipment which was unlawful at the
time it was installed, and which would. be unlawful under this Code if installed after the effective date
of this Code, shall constitute a continuing violation of this Code.
B. Any person, firm. or corporation violating any of the provisions of the Mechanical Code of the
City of Rolling Hills shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and
each such person shall be guilty of a
separate offense for each and every day or portion thereof during which any violation is committed,
continued, or permitted. Upon conviction, such person may be punished. by a tine not to exceed one
thousand dollars ($1,000) or by imprisonment in the County Jail for a period of not more than six
months, or by both such fine and imprisonment. The provisions of this section are in addition to and
independent of any sanctions, penalties or costs which are or may otherwise be imposed for a violation
of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code.
SECTION 4. Chapter 15.16 (ELECTRICAL CODE) of Title 15 of the Rolling Hills Municipal
Code is hereby amended in its entirety to read as follows:
15.16.010 Adoption of Electrical Code.
Except as hereinafter provided, Title 27, Electrical Code, of the Los Angeles County Code, as
amended and in effect on January 1, 2020, adopting the California Electrical Code, 2019 Edition(Part 3
of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations) is hereby adopted and incorporated by reference, as if
fully set forth below, and shall be known and may be cited as the Electrical Code of the City of Rolling
Hills.
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In the event of any conflict between provisions of the California Electrical Code, 2019 Edition,
Title 27 of the Los Angeles County Code, or any amendment to the Electrical Code contained in the
Rolling Hills Municipal Code, the provision contained in the later listed document shall control.
A copy of Title 27 of the Los Angeles County Code and the California Electrical Code, 2019
Edition, have been deposited in the office of the City Clerk of the City of Rolling Hills and shall be at all
times maintained by the City Clerk for use and examination by the public.
15.16.020 Definitions.
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 15.16.010 of this chapter, whenever any of the following
names or terms are used in the Electrical Code, each such name or term shall be deemed and construed to
have the meaning ascribed to it in this section as follows:
"City"means the City of Rolling Hills.
"County," "County of Los Angeles" or "unincorporated area of the County of Los Angeles" means
the City of Rolling Hills.
15.16.030 Electrical Code fees.
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 15.16.010, fees for plan check, inspection, and all
other miscellaneous services shall be based on the fee schedule set forth by Title 27 of the Los Angeles
County Code, Fees, as approved by resolution of the City Council.
15.16.040 Violations and Penalties.
Every person, firm, or corporation violating any of the provisions of the Plumbing Code of the
City of Rolling Hills shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and each such person shall be guilty of a
separate offense for each and every day or portion thereof during which any violation is committed,
continued, or permitted. Upon conviction, such person may be punished by a fine not to exceed one
thousand dollars ($1,000) or by imprisonment in the County Jail for a period of not more than six
months, or by both such fine and imprisonment.
The provisions of this section are in addition to and independent of any sanctions, penalties or
costs which are or may otherwise be imposed for a violation of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code.
SECTION 5. Chapter 15.18 (RESIDENTIAL CODE) of Title 15 of the Rolling Hills
Municipal Code is hereby amended in its entirety to read as follows:
15.18.010 Adoption of Residential Code.
Except as herein provided, Title 30, Residential Code, of the Los Angeles County Code,
as amended and in effect on January 1, 2020, adopting the California Residential Code, 2019
Edition (Part 2.5 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations) is hereby adopted and
incorporated by reference, as if fully set forth below, and shall be known and may be cited as the
Residential Code of the City of Rolling Hills.
In the event of any conflict between provisions of the California Residential Code, 2019
Edition, Title 30 of the Los Angeles County Code, or any amendment to the Residential Code
contained in the Rolling Hills Municipal Code,the provision contained in the later listed document
shall control.
A copy of Title 30 of the Los Angeles County Code and the California Residential Code,
2019 Edition, have been deposited in the office of the City Clerk of the City of Rolling Hills and
shall be at all times maintained by the City Clerk for use and examination by the public.
15.18.020 Definitions.
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 15.18.010, names or terms that are used in this
code shall be deemed and construed to have the meaning ascribed to it in Section 15.04.040 of
Title 15 of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code.
15.18.040 Fees.
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Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 15.18.010, the fees set forth for this code shall be the
same as the fees prescribed for the Building Code in Section 15.04.050 of Title 15 of the Rolling Hills
Municipal Code.
15.18.050 Violations and penalties.
A. It is unlawful for any person to erect, construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, improve,
remove, convert, demolish, equip, use, occupy or maintain any building or structure or perform any
grading in the City, or cause the same to be done, contrary to or in violation of any of the provisions of
the Residential Code of the City of Rolling Hills.
B. Penalty. Any person, firm or corporation violating any of the provisions of this code shall be
guilty of a misdemeanor, and each such person shall be guilty of a separate offense for each and every
day or portion thereof during which any violation is committed, continued or permitted. Upon
conviction, such person may be punished by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000) or by
imprisonment in the County Jail for a period of not more than six months, or by both such fine and
imprisonment. The provisions of this Section are in addition to and independent of any other sanctions,
penalties or costs which are or may be imposed for a violation of any of the provisions of this code.
SECTION 6. Chapter 15.22 (GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE) of Title 15 of the
Rolling Hills Municipal Code is hereby amended in its entirety to read as follows:
Section 15.22.010 Adoption of Green Building Standards Code.
Except as hereinafter provided, Title 31, Green Building Standards Code, of the Los
Angeles County Code, as amended and in effect on January 1, 2020, adopting the California
Green Building Standards Code, 2019 Edition(Part 11 of Title 24 of the California Code of
Regulations) is hereby adopted and incorporated by reference, as if fully set forth below, and
shall be known and may be cited as the Green Building Standards Code of the City of Rolling
Hills.
In the event of any conflict between provisions of the California Green Building -
Standards Code, 2019 Edition, Title 31 of the Los Angeles County Code, or any amendment to
the Green Building Standards Code contained in the Rolling Hills Municipal Code, the provision
contained in the later listed document shall control.
A copy of Title 31 of the Los Angeles County Code and the California Green Building
Standards Code, 2019 Edition, have been deposited in the office of the City Clerk of the City of
Rolling Hills and shall be at all times maintained by the City Clerk for use and examination by
the public.
15.22.020 Definitions.
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 15,22.010, names or terms that are used in this code
shall be construed to have the meaning ascribed to them in the Los Angeles County Green Building
Standards Code or in Section 15.04.040 of Title 15 of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code. as appropriate.
15.22.030 Water budget.
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 15.22.010, section 4.304 of the Green Building
Standards Codes is amended to add section 4.304.2 to read as follows:
4.304.2. Water Budget. A water budget shall be developed for landscape irrigation use installed
in conjunction with new construction and new or redeveloped landscaping that conforms to the local
water efficient landscape ordinance in Chapter 13.18 of Title 13 of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code.
15.22.040 Low-impact development.
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 15.22.010, section 4.106.5 of the Green Building
Standards Codes is amended to read as follows:
4.106.5. Low-impact development.New development or additions or alteration to existing
developed sites shall comply with the Storm Water Management and Pollution Control Ordinance,
Chapter 8.32 of Title 8 of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code.
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15.22.050 Fees.
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 15.22.010, the fees set forth for this code shall be the
same as the fees prescribed by resolution of the City Council for the Building, Electrical, Plumbing,
Mechanical, Residential, and Fire Codes of Title 15 of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code.
15.22.060 Violation and penalties.
A. It is unlawful for any person to erect, construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, improve,
remove, convert, demolish, equip, use, occupy or maintain any building or structure or perform any
grading in the City, or cause the same to be done, contrary to or in violation of any of the provisions of
the Green Building Standards Code of the City of Rolling Hills.
B. Penalty. Any person, firm or corporation violating any of the provisions of this code shall be
guilty of a misdemeanor, and each such person shall be guilty of a separate offense for each and every
day or portion thereof during which any violation is committed, continued or permitted. Upon
conviction, such person may be punished by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000) or by
imprisonment in the County Jail for a period of not more than six months, or by both such fine and
imprisonment. The provisions of this Section are in addition to and independent of any other sanctions,
penalties or costs which are or may be imposed for a violation of any of the provisions of this code.
SECTION 7. Chapter 15.24 (EXISTING BUILDING CODE) of Title 15 of the Rolling Hills
Municipal Code is hereby amended in its entirety to read as follows:
15.24.010 Adoption of Existing Building Code.
Except as herein provided, Title 33, Existing Building Code of the Los Angeles County Code, in
effect on January 1, 2020 adopting the California Green Building Standards Code, 2019 Edition(Part 10
of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations) is hereby adopted and incorporated by reference, as if
fully set forth below, and shall be known as the Existing Building Code of the City of Rolling Hills.
In the event of any conflict between provisions of Title 33,Existing Building Code of the Los Angeles
County Code, 2020 Edition, or any amendment to the Existing Building Code contained in the Rolling
Hills Municipal Code, the provision contained in the later listed document shall control.
A copy of Title 33 of the Existing Building Code, has been deposited in the office of the City Clerk
of the City of Rolling Hills and shall be at all times maintained by the City Clerk for use and examination
by the public.
15.24.020 Definitions.
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 15.24.010, names or terms that are used in this code
shall be construed to have the meaning ascribed to them in Section 15.04.040 of Title 15 of the Rolling
Hills Municipal Code.
15.24.030 Fees.
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 15.24.010, the fees set forth for this code shall be the
same as the fees prescribed for the Building Code in Section 15.04.050 of Title 15 of the Rolling Hills
Municipal Code.
15.24.040 Violations and penalties.
A. It is unlawful for any person to erect, construct, enlarge, alter, repair,move, improve,
remove, convert, demolish, equip, use, occupy or maintain any building or structure or perform any
grading in the City of Rolling Hills, or cause the same to be done, contrary to or in violation of any of
the provisions of this code.
B. Penalty. Any person, firm or corporation violating any of the provisions of this code shall be
guilty of a misdemeanor, and each such person shall be guilty of a separate offense for each and every
day or portion thereof during which any violation is committed, continued or permitted. Upon
conviction, such person may be punished by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000) or by
imprisonment in the County Jail for a period of not more than six months, or by both such fine and
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imprisonment. The provisions of this Section are in addition to and independent of any other sanctions,
penalties or costs which are or may be imposed for a violation of any of the provisions of this code.
SECTION 8. Justification for Modification. Pursuant to sections 17958.7 and 18941.5 of the
California Health & Safety Code, the Council hereby finds that the changes and modifications to the
California Building Standards Code adopted herein through amendments to the state Building Code,
Plumbing Code, Mechanical Code, Electrical Code, Residential Code, Green Building Standards Code
and Existing Building Code are reasonably necessary because of specified local climatic, geological or
topographical conditions. The City is located in a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone in Southern
California where the local climate is characterized by hot, dry s ers, often resulting in drought
conditions, followed by strong Santa Ana winds, often resulting in hazardous fire conditions, as well as
heavy winter rains, often resulting in expansive soil conditions. The City also has relatively hilly
topography in an area characterized by geological instability.
SECTION 9. CEQA. This Ordinance has been determined to be exempt from the California
Environmental Quality Act pursuant to State Guidelines Section 15061 (b)(3) because it is not a project
that has the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment.
SECTION 10. Severability. If any provision of this ordinance is declared to be invalid by a
court of competent jurisdiction, it shall not affect any remaining provision hereof The City Council of
the City of Rolling Hills hereby declares that it would have adopted this ordinance despite any partial
invalidity of its provisions.
SECTION 11. Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days after its passage
and adoption pursuant to California Government Code section 36937.
SECTION 12. Notice and Filing. The City Clerk shall certify as to the adoption of this
ordinance and post a certified copy of this ordinance, including the vote for and against the same, in the
office of the City Clerk, in accordance with Government Code Section 36933 and shall file a certified
copy of this Ordinance with the California Building Standards Commission.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 24th day of February 2020.
LEAH MIRSCH YOR
ATTESTFT
YOHANA' 'ORONEL
CITY CLllJ .
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) §§
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS )
I certify that the foregoing Ordinance No. 363 entitled as follows:
AN O' I INANCE OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS ADOPTING BY
FE' NCE TITLE 26 OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE
(INCORPO' * TING THE CALIFO ' =IA BUILDING CODE, 2019 EDITION),
TITLE 27 OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE (INCO O ' *;TING THE
CALIFO' IA ELECTRICAL CODE, 2019 EDITION), TITLE 28 OF THE LOS
ANGELES COUNTY CODE (INCO ' ''O ' * TING THE CALIFO IA
PLUMBING CODE, 2019 EDITION), TITLE 29 OF THE LOS ANGELES
COUNTY CODE (INCO ' '0 ' * TING THE CALIFO' IA MECHANICAL
CODE, 2019 EDITION), TITLE 30 OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE
(INCORPO' . TING THE CALIFO IA ' SIDENTIAL CODE,2019 EDITION),
TITLE 31 OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE (INCO' '`ORATING THE
CALIFO ' IA G ' EN BUILDING STANDA' I S CODE, 2019 EDITION), TITLE
33 OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE (INCORPO'. * TING THE
CALIFO-' IA EXISTING BUILDING CODE,2019 EDITION); MAKING LOCAL
AMENDMENTS TO SAID CODES; AND FINDING THE ACTION EXEMPT
FROM THE CALIFO ' ` IA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
was approved and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council on February 24,2020 by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: DIERINGER, PIEPER, WILSON,AND MAYOR MIRSCH
NOES:
ABSENT: BLACK
ABSTAIN:
and in compliance with the laws of California was posted at the following:
Administrative Offices.
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